Hi friend! As we approach the New Year, I imagine many of you, like me, are thinking about what you’d like to do differently in 2024—or who and how you want to be...

“It’s a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering. There’s no escaping that, but if you are grateful for your life, then you must be grateful for all of it.” ~Stephen Colbert Life is...

“One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.” —André GideI once had a friend. Let’s call him Jim. Jim was just an ordinary...

Are you curious about minimalism and wondering if it’s right for you? You’re not alone.Lots of people talk about the benefits they have received by pursing minimalism. But how would you know if...

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Sharon Salzberg When was the last time you looked at your reflection and extended love to yourself? Before I...

“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by visceral warning signs, and, in an attempt to...

Note: This is a guest post from Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad.During the past few Christmas seasons, my daughters performed in a local production of The Nutcracker.The show is a beloved annual...

“Maybe it’s time for the fighter to be fought for, the holder to be held, and the lover to be loved.” ~Unknown There’s this cheesy saying I heard once—“Dog, when spelled backwards, is god.”...